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MI HB5299
Bill
Status
6/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
David LaGrand
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AI Summary
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Replaces "major controlled substance offenses" with specific violations under MCL 333.7401(2)(a)(i)-(iii), 7401(2)(g), and 7401(2)(h)(i)-(iii) of the Public Health Code to allow probation eligibility for certain drug offenses.
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Permits courts to delay sentencing for up to 1 year to assess defendant eligibility for probation or drug treatment court participation.
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Requires collection of supervision fees during delayed sentencing periods: $30.00 per month (without electronic monitoring) or $60.00 per month (with electronic monitoring), capped at 12 months.
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Allows courts to waive supervision fees if the defendant is determined to be indigent.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is conditioned on House Bill No. 5137 being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: probation; probation for certain major controlled substances offenses; allow. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5137'19
Crimes: penalties
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
12/2/2020